Manchester United could look to beat Real Madrid to the transfer of Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia by offering him a better contract.

United are reportedly ready to offer the Argentine, 29, a salary of £2.45million per year, bettering Real’s £2.1m deal, according to Fichajes.net.

United signed two central midfield players in Morgan Schneiderlin and Bastian Schweinsteiger this summer, but could bid farewell to Michael Carrick, 34, at the end of the season as he approaches the end of his contract.

Liverpool have also been linked with Biglia recently, but it seems United are leading the charge for the midfielder, who has three goals and an assist in seven Serie A games this season.